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Noise • Moderate
Boston Metro West
Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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80 Thoreau is rated 4.7 stars by 4497 OpenTable diners.
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80 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA 01742